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The Best Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs
I am sharing with you this amazing Hawaiian chicken kabobs recipe that is easy, delicious, and perfect for the summer.
My Hawaiian chicken kabobs recipe is versatile, you can either use chicken or SPAM® Classic. The recipe works the same way. The idea is simple: threading cooked chicken or cubes of SPAM® Classic cubes onto a bamboo skewers with the juicy Dole pineapple slices.
Brush the amazing tasting King’s Hawaiian BBQ Sauce Original Sweet Pineapple BBQ Sauce on the chicken or SPAM® Classic and you have the perfect party food.
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Ingredients for Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs
- Chicken
- Black pepper
- Canned pineapples
- Bamboo skewers
- King’s Hawaiian BBQ Sauce Original
- Parsley
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Pineapple Make Chicken Mushy?
Yes, fresh pineapple juice can make your chicken mushy due to the enzyme bromelain. Use canned pineapple to solve this issue!
How Long Do You Grill Kebabs?
Be sure all sides of the kabob touch the grill, and grill for around 10-15 minutes, getting all sides.
How Many Calories?
This recipe has 204 calories per serving.
What Dishes to Serve with This Recipe?
For a fantastic Hawaiian-theme party, I recommend the following recipes along with macadamia nuts, Dole Pineapple Juice, and craft beer from Kona Brewing Co.
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Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs
Equipment
- Bamboo skewers
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. chicken, cut into cubes
- salt
- ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 can Dole Pineapple Slices, quartered
- 1/3 cup King's Hawaiian BBQ Sauce Original
- 1/2 tablespoon chopped parsley leaves
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and black pepper. Heat up a skillet and add the oil. Pan fry the chicken until they are nicely cooked and browned on the surface. Remove from heat, cool off.
- Tread one piece of the chicken then follow by one quartered piece of the pineapple slice, follow by another piece of chicken. Arrange on the serving platter and finish threading the rest of the chicken.
- Brush the BBQ sauce generously on the chicken, garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.
Wow looking delicious.
What size skewer did you use?
I use the skewers like you see in the pictures. Short.
Can the skewers go in the oven?
They can just soak in water first.
Can you make these ahead & then keep warm in a crock pot or on a warm griddle?
Yes!
How do you cook the skewer?!
Cook on a skillet.
If I make this and have to travel, how should I warm it to serve?
Adorable, simple and delicious- right up my alley! These are perfect for summer nights!
This recipe sounds delicious. Do you serve the chicken cold or hot?
Serve hot.
Oh my gosh Bee, so easy and sounds so good. I’m going to have to search out Kings Hawaiian barbeque, never tried it. Thanks for sharing your Hawaiian recipes, and particularly this easy one! Aloha, Sylvieann
perfect food
Thanks Mario.